Kimberlee Highland
Raymore,MO
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
District 504 Coordinator
Hickman Mills C-1 School District
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of medical diagnoses to accomplish various tasks.
- Created and managed 504s to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Facilitated 504 meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Supported general education teachers, administrators, and counselors in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with 504s.
- Used Spedtrack to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
Special Education Process Coordinator
Hickman Mills C-1 School District
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Facilitated and served as the LEA IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for ten students.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Coached and observed three teachers to improve teaching techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Frontier Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Second Grade Teacher
Raytown Quality Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
First Grade Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2024
Master of Science - Special Education
Baker University
Overland Park, KS05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05.2012
Skills
- Document Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Database Management
- Team Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
District 504 Coordinator
Hickman Mills C-1 School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Process Coordinator
Hickman Mills C-1 School District
08.2020 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Frontier Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
Special Education Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
Second Grade Teacher
Raytown Quality Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015
First Grade Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
09.2012 - 05.2014
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Master of Science - Special Education
Baker University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma City University
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